Ricky Martin breaks silence on domestic abuse allegations

Ricky Martin has spoken out for the first time since the withdrawal of a lawsuit by his nephew, which accused him of sexual assault.Yesterday (July 21), a judge dismissed the temporary restraining order against Martin after his accuser asked to have the case dropped.The singer’s 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, was previously granted a restraining order against Martin after accusing him of sexual abuse. According to attorneys for Martin, Sanchez asked to have the case dismissed in a Puerto Rican court today (July 21) and his request was obliged.“The accuser confirmed he was satisfied with his legal representation in the matter.

A restraining order against Ricky Martin in Puerto Rico has been "archived" after the singer's 21-year-old nephew withdrew allegations he had made. Martin appeared Thursday via Zoom for a court hearing during which he denied allegations Dennis Yadiel Sanchez made against him.  The judge in the case removed the temporary restraining order against Martin, 50.

Incest allegations made against Ricky Martin have officially been dismissed by a Puerto Rican judge at the request of the alleged victim, Ricky's own nephew. The 50 year old Livin’ La Vida Loca singer was originally accused of abusing his nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, after the 21 year old claimed they were in a sexual relationship together.

Ricky Martin after his accuser asked to have the case dismissed.The singer’s 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, was previously granted a restraining order against Martin after accusing him of sexual abuse. According to attorneys for Martin, Sanchez asked to have the case dismissed in a Puerto Rican court today (July 21) and his request was obliged.“The accuser confirmed he was satisfied with his legal representation in the matter.

Ricky Martin is focused on healing after bombshell accusations of harassment and incest were brought forth and then withdrawn in a brief but dramatic legal case involving his nephew this month.

Ricky Martin is breaking his silence after enduring controversial allegations, now that a judge in Puerto Rico has dismissed all accusations and has temporarily lifted the restraining order previously imposed on the singer, after his nephew withdrew accusations of harassment, claiming a romantic relationship.“Just as we anticipated, the temporary protection order was not extended by the court,” the singer’s legal team stated. “The accuser confirmed to the court that his decision to dismiss the matter was his alone, without any outside influence or pressure, and the accuser confirmed he was satisfied with his legal representation in the matter.”Ricky shared the statement on Instagram with the caption “Truth prevails,” letting all his fans and followers know that the allegations were completely false, and receiving words of encouragement from his celebrity friends, including Andy Cohen who commented in support, and his husband Jwan Yosef who wrote “Mi amor” with a heart emoji.“The request came from the accuser asking to dismiss the case,” the statement reads.

Ricky Martin is focused on healing after bombshell accusations of harassment and incest were brought forth and then withdrawn in a brief but dramatic legal case involving his nephew this month. In a video obtained by ET on Thursday, Martin speaks directly to camera about the «painful» and «devastating» experience. Read the full transcript below. Martin appeared via Zoom in a Puerto Rico court earlier on Thursday to address the allegations made against him, although he was ultimately not required to speak. Prior to this, the 50-year-old musician had been hit with a restraining order in Puerto Rico, citing domestic abuse.

Ricky Martin will appear in court today via video camera where he will officially respond to allegations made by his nephew.

After Ricky Martin was accused of having a sexual and incestuous relationship with his nephew, the case has been dropped.

nephew claimed the pair were in an illegal “incest” relationship and that Martin harassed him when it ended.Martin, 50, appeared on Zoom before a judge in Puerto Rico to face the shocking allegations on Thursday.In a joint statement to The Post, Martin’s attorneys said: “Just as we had anticipated, the temporary protection order was not extended by the Court.“The accuser confirmed to the court that his decision to dismiss the matter was his alone, without any outside influence or pressure, and the accuser confirmed he was satisfied with his legal representation in the matter,” they said.“The request came from the accuser asking to dismiss the case. This was never anything more than a troubled individual making false allegations with absolutely nothing to substantiate them.

Ricky Martin's nephew has withdrawn his claims of incest and sexual harassment.READ: Ricky Martin's husband Jwan Yosef pays heartfelt tribute to daughter LuciaAppearing in court on 21 July, the case was closed after he withdrew his allegations. Lawyers for the singer released a statement that said Ricky can now "move forward with his life and his career".WATCH: Ricky Martin opens up on family life during the pandemic"Just as we had anticipated, the temporary protection order was not extended by the Court,” the statement from Joaquín Monserrate Matienzo, Carmelo Dávila and Harry Massanet Pastrana, the attorneys for the father-of-four, read.The accuser confirmed to the court that his decision to dismiss the matter was his alone, without any outside influence or pressure, and the accuser confirmed he was satisfied with his legal representation in the matter."The request came from the accuser asking to dismiss the case.

Ricky Martin will not be facing either a restraining order nor potential felony charges in Puerto Rico.

Ricky Martin is preparing to defend himself in court.

Ricky Martin’s attorney is firing back after several reports alleged the star may have had an abusive and incestuous relationship with his 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez.

Ricky Martin is being accused of domestic violence and incest by his nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, and the singer’s attorney is denying all allegations. Earlier this month, Martin, 50, was hit with a restraining order during an incident in Puerto Rico, but the accuser's name was originally withheld.

Ricky Martin is vehemently denying he was involved in a months-long relationship with his nephew, calling the allegations «untrue» and «disgusting.»In a statement to ET, the singer's lawyer, Marty Singer, says, «Unfortunately the person who made this claim is struggling with deep mental health challenges.» Singer added, «Ricky Martin has, of course, never been — and would never be — involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew.»«The idea is not only untrue, it is disgusting,» he continued. «We all hope that this man gets the help he so urgently needs.

Ellise Shafer An attorney for singer Ricky Martin has strongly refuted disturbing allegations that the singer abused his nephew, calling them “not only untrue” but “disgusting.”Martin was served a restraining order in Puerto Rico in early July, citing domestic abuse. On Friday, TMZ reported that the singer’s brother, Eric Martin, identified the alleged victim as Martin’s 21-year-old nephew, according to the Spanish news site Marca.

Ricky Martin‘s lawyer is speaking out in response to the allegation that the singer was having a sexual relationship with his nephew.

following domestic violence allegations reportedly filed by his 21-year-old nephew.Earlier in the month, it was revealed that a judge in Puerto Rico has issued a domestic violence-related restraining order against the Latin pop icon.The victim’s name was not previously disclosed; however, according to Spanish publication Marca, Martin’s brother, Eric Martin, claimed that the victim is 21-year-old Dennis Yadiel Sanchez — the singer’s nephew.Under Puerto Rico’s laws for incest charges, the sentence Martin could face is 50 years in prison if the allegations are true.The publication reported the complaint was made anonymously under Law 54, known as the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act.El Vocero, a Puerto Rico newspaper, reported that the order states Martin and the person who filed the complaint dated for seven months. The person reportedly alleged that Martin didn’t take their break up well and has loitered near the petitioner’s home at least three times, according to the report.Earlier in the month, Martin was slapped with a $3 million lawsuit from his ex-manager, Rebecca Drucker, for unpaid commissions — and the legal documents allude to her “protecting” the “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer from a “potentially career-ending allegation.”“The allegations against Ricky Martin that lead to a protection order are completely false and fabricated,” a representative for Martin told The Post earlier this month.

Some seriously shocking developments have been made in Ricky Martin‘s recent legal troubles.